27 Apr 2022 | 04:00 PM UTC
Germany: Authorities to dispose of WWII-era bomb in Monchengladbach April 27
Authorities to dispose of WWII-era bomb in Monchengladbach, Germany, April 27; transport disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities are reacting to the discovery of a WWII-era bomb in Monchengladbach April 27. The device was discovered near the intersection of Eisenbahnstrasse and Platanenstrasse during construction work on the railway track. Authorities will evacuate individuals within a 250-meter (820-foot) radius and no individuals or traffic are permitted within a 500-meter (1,640-foot) radius.
Authorities will close several roads within the larger security cordon. Public transport normally routed through the area will be canceled or diverted; increased traffic congestion is likely on alternative routes. Rail services operating through Rheydt Central Station are suspended for the duration of the disposal operation, impacting services RE4, RE8, RB27, RB33, and RB34. The disposal operation is scheduled to take place around 21:30. Lingering disruptions are likely beyond this as security cordons are lifted and traffic flows return to normal.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before travel; plan alternative routes if necessary.
